Whoops! (2021)
"Whoops!" is a series of sculptural paintings that melts pop, surrealism, and commercialism into a puddle of inedible confections. With bright colors and (literal) sweetness, I lure the viewer in, only to reveal a familiar, yet uncanny reality. These inedible pieces of art force the viewer to confront their role as a consumer, and consider the myriad ways they consume on a daily basis.
The exclamatory title (reminiscent of pop-y, comic book call outs) suggests a mistake...But what does the "Whoops!" refer to? A dropped ice cream left to melt on the side walk? Or a greater failing to distinguish enticing, commercial fantasies from reality?
"Whoops!" is a series of sculptural paintings that melts pop, surrealism, and commercialism into a puddle of inedible confections. With bright colors and (literal) sweetness, I lure the viewer in, only to reveal a familiar, yet uncanny reality. These inedible pieces of art force the viewer to confront their role as a consumer, and consider the myriad ways they consume on a daily basis.
The exclamatory title (reminiscent of pop-y, comic book call outs) suggests a mistake...But what does the "Whoops!" refer to? A dropped ice cream left to melt on the side walk? Or a greater failing to distinguish enticing, commercial fantasies from reality?
Whoops! [Strawberry]
7 " x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles
Whoops! [Strawberry] - detail shot
7 " x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles
Whoops! [Vanilla]
6" x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles
7 " x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles
Whoops! [Strawberry] - detail shot
7 " x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles
Whoops! [Vanilla]
6" x 6" x 0.75"; Acrylic, Resin, Sprinkles